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African Batik Painting on Calico of Queen and Her Retinue, "The Retinue"

Name: African Batik Painting on Calico of Queen and Her Retinue, 'The Retinue'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 306287
Price: 254.29 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)

Product ID: 306287

by Samuel Ashong (4)

West African artisan Samuel Ashong's striking original batik painting on calico is titled "The Retinue." The scene depicts a queen in front... more

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West African artisan Samuel Ashong's striking original batik painting on calico is titled "The Retinue." The scene depicts a queen in front, flanked by her retinue, the two women accompanying her. The painting's bold patterns and warm colors will make a lively addition to any room.

0.29 kgs
0.6 lbs

Mat: 51 cm W x 66 cm H
Mat: 20" W x 26" H

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100% cotton, cardboard mat
Arrives unframed
Handcrafted batik art--colors and pattern placement will vary
Mat included
Signed by the artist
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 306287

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Samuel Ashong

West Africa

Batik wall art

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Alex LW

From London

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Oct 12, 2024

“Distinctive and vibrant”

This was the first piece of art I ever bought - I wanted something that captured my love for West African music. The colours are so intense without being jarring. My mum has a piece by the same artist and loves it too.

Purchased Item Music Makers, Batik Cotton Art from Africa

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Daniel

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Oct 23, 2019

“Cant say enough.”

This is my second piece from Samuel and I love this one more than the first. Very gifted artist.

Purchased Item Five in Orange, Original Signed Matted Cotton Batik Art from Africa

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Judith

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Feb 11, 2018

“Beautiful Batik”

The art is beautiful and will be a great addition to our home. The packaging did protect the batik, but the matting is creased on one entire short end.

Hanging on the wall This was a gift for Husband Occasion: anniversary

Purchased Item Fishing Canoes, Batik art

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Microcredit Financing

Samuel Ashong has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $300 and the most recent for $600. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of dyes and cotton for continued production.

Meet the Artist

Samuel Ashong Batik wall art

"I… depict the daily activities of women in Africa when they get married… This is the beginning of the fight for equality for the African woman."

"My name is Samuel Ashong. My life as an artist was augured in primary school when I took great delight in copying or tracing pictures and other... read more